Illinois looking for answers to leaky run defense

Bradley Leeb

Published
11:13 am CDT, Thursday, October 13, 2016

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2016, file photo, Illinois defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot encourages the fans during an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Champaign, Ill. Defense remains a cornerstone of Lovie Smith's plans for Illinois, particularly the defensive line that includes a couple of potential future NFL players. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2016, file photo, Illinois defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot encourages the fans during an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Champaign, Ill. Defense remains a cornerstone of Lovie Smith's plans for Illinois, particularly the defensive line that includes a couple of potential future NFL players. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2016, file photo, Illinois defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot encourages the fans during an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Champaign, Ill. Defense remains a cornerstone of Lovie Smith's plans for Illinois, particularly the defensive line that includes a couple of potential future NFL players. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb, File)